This model of an Aluminum Alloy Wheel was created by first building an eighth of the solid geometry of the wheel and then using the Circular Pattern tool to form the entire wheel. Pitch Circle Diameter holes were added with Cut-Revolve, Circular Pattern, and Fillet features. A tire valve made using Cut-Revolve is also a part of this model

This assembly might bring back some good memories of simpler times. This assembly has 10 unique parts(13 total) in this utility knife assembly. The knife has seven different tools and includes a key ring. There are three different assembly configurations, Open, Closed, and Free to show the range of motion of all different tools. The Base part is a multi-body solid part with 10 different pieces. The cork screw has a Helical Sweep and has two Lofts, including a Centerline Loft. The saw blade has examples of surface and solid Lofts, Linear Patterns and a surface cut. Several other parts show examples swept cuts and some revolve cuts to create the sharp blade edges. There are few examples of the powerful but easy to use “Delete Face” command. A few parts show the use of angled reference planes to create geometry. Most of tool parts show some kind of unique geometry that might come up in some of your designs.

This assembly has five unique components in it. There are examples of external refs and derived sketches. There are examples of several plastic fastening features including Mounting Bosses and Lip and Grooves. Other features included in the components are Move Face, surface cuts, drafts an indent feature, a helical swept cut and a multi-thickness shell. Download this file to learn about fastening features, external references and derived sketches used to control your designs easier when making changes.

It's back to the future with this assembly. The Flux Capacitor ...it's what makes time travel possible. This fun but also educational assembly has a few unique features in some of the parts. A split line curve is used in one of the parts to help precisely place a custom decal. One model has three configurations controlled by just two dimensions giving dramatically different sized geometry. A thin feature with multiple contours is displayed. Controlling part transparency is also covered.The motion study displays how to adjust the appearances of parts to get a flashing light affect. A point light is added and turned on to light up flux capacitor. One of the parts has a sketch driven pattern which is re-used at the assembly level as pattern driven component pattern.

This assembly was created with several sheet metal components. Almost all the parts are made with sheet metal features and can be flattened out. Several different sheet metal features are used in the individual files including edge and miter flanges, hems and jogs.There are three configurations of the assembly which control the top cover being open, closed or being free to pivot on the hinge. There are examples of "Flexible" sub-assemblies allowing range of motion of the top cover. There is an example of Limit Angle Mate to allow full range of motion without interference. A Linear Component Pattern is used to create the multiple drawers. Download this assembly to learn more about sheet metal features and flexible sub-assemblies.

Fillets and draft are important features to the integrity of a die cast part. Appropriate use of fillets and draft help prevent cracking, tears and shrinkage, and insure proper flow and cooling of the alloy. This part, although deceptively simple, has several side actions to create some pockets and the side plates.

Revolve is used to define the main shape of the plug and living hinge. Mirror creates identical sides of the plug. A derived sketch is used to simply and stably transfer geometry and ensure alignment when the part is folded. This sketch controls the shape of the wedge. Planes are created to build the hinge and ensure only the plug and hinge will move when the part is flexed.

This die-cast conduit elbow, while initially appearing to be made from multiple simple, symmetrical extrusions, was complicated by the parting line that runs along one leg of the one conduit. Using a series of split lines and split parts with a shell, the part was created draft and all. The cover for the elbow was created with a forming tool.

This is a seven part assembly of a bicycle brake. Circular Pattern is used to make the socket set screws and Linear Pattern for the socket button head cap screw. Split Line adds new edges and faces to the model body to create a better intersection of chamfered edges and stepped down areas. 12 Mates then bring the entire assembly together. Download the SOLIDWORKS assembly below.

Uses simple features to accomplish a complex task of unfolding a stamped metal part. Also demonstrates Shell Outward, and uses Fill Pattern to create a linear pattern that updates to fit its surroundings.